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    Copy-editing and proofreading

    Inclusive language: 3 rules for editorial best practice

    While the details of any book are important to get right, books about personal or sensitive topics require an extra level of attention to ensure…

    Alexandra Holmes August 19, 2017

    Anonymity and the copy editor: Is it time to be recognised?

    Here Sara Donaldson looks at the anonymity of the copy editor, why this is generally the case, and asks whether or not they should be…

    Sara Donaldson July 31, 2017
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    Editorial freelancers, know when to say no

    We’re in the business of saying yes … but just as important can be knowing when to say no – some projects may just be…

    Liz Jones July 26, 2017

    Working with self-publishing authors – Part 2: expectations and implementation

    In Part 1: An industry of opportunity, Sophie Playle explored who self-publishes, why and how self-publishing has developed over the years, and what this means for…

    Sophie Playle May 23, 2017

    Working with self-publishing authors – Part 1: an industry of opportunity

    The self-publishing boom has happened and it’s here to stay. Options are increasing for writers choosing to take ownership of the publication of their books,…

    Sophie Playle May 7, 2017

    Elevator pitches for editors

    It’s that time of the year – at least in the UK – when the spring flowers are out, the birds are singing, there’s a…

    Liz Jones May 2, 2017

    Difficult authors: 14 tips for editors

    Editors deal with all types of clients. Many of them are pleasant and easy to work with. Some can be very difficult. In a previous…

    Sue Littleford April 11, 2017
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    17 ways to annoy an editor

    Editors deal with all types of clients. Many of them are pleasant and easy to work with. Some can be very difficult. Freelance copy-editor Sue…

    Sue Littleford April 9, 2017
    12 Comments

    Writing for international audiences

    Writing has a huge potential audience now as we have many ways to access the written word. If not done well, though, writing for a…

    Mara Livingstone-McPhail April 5, 2017
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    7 practical changes to increase your rates

    The subject of rates is often fraught with difficulty. We work in a competitive field, and there can be tremendous pressure on budgets. However, if…

    Liz Jones March 16, 2017

    7 steps for pricing your editorial work

    Pricing editorial work comes up time and again in discussion between editors. Here’s an overview of the basic process of quoting for work, which can be…

    Liz Jones February 27, 2017

    The making of a unicorn (aka the ideal freelancer)

    On Wednesday 15th February, Kathryn Munt, Astrid deRidder and Anna Faherty were in turns helpful, humorous and honest in their observations on outsourcing and freelancing. Astrid…

    Lyn Strutt February 16, 2017

    5 ideas to keep a freelance career interesting

    In the run up to the next BookMachine event on Wednesday (15th), ‘Outsourcing Uncovered:Managing, inspiring and evaluating your out-of-house workforce‘, Liz Jones shares her top…

    Liz Jones February 8, 2017

    ‘No’ your way to a better business

    As I write this, I’m nearly deluged in paid work. I said ‘yes!’ to clients about three times more than I should have. My bank…

    Laura Poole February 6, 2017
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    Post-publication editing for self-publishing authors

    Louise Harnby is a professional proofreader and copy-editor who specializes in helping independent authors of fiction and non-fiction bring clarity and consistency to their books.…

    Louise Harnby January 29, 2017
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